The new NFL season is underway, with Philadelphia Eagles kicking off the campaign with a 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
The climax of the last American Football season saw the previously all-conquering Kansas City Chiefs fail in their bid to make history by becoming the first NFL team in history to win three consecutive Super Bowl titles, losing to the Eagles at Caesar’s Superdome in February.
One of the most money-laden sports on the planet, the NFL’s popularity continues to explode worldwide, with such fandom resulting in the sports most prestigious talents turned into millionaires via huge contracts, endorsements and business ventures. But who is the richest NFL player of all time?
Here are the top 15 richest NFL players of all time in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
5. Aaron Rodgers - $200million
The former Green Bay Packers icon now represents Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, and has his own Netflix documentary. He is still regarded as the richest NFL player still playing with a reported net worth of $200million. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Steve Young - $200million
The former NFL quarterback has found success post-playing career as a investor and sports commentator. He has wracked up a reported net worth of $200million. | Getty Images for SiriusXM
7. Russell Wilson - $165million
Wilson played for 10-years at the Seattle Seahawks, and also represented Pittsburgh Steelers. Now 36, his is one of the richest NFL players on the planet with a reported net worth of $165million. He currently plays for the New York Giants. | Getty Images
8. Kirk Cousins - $160million
One of the richest NFL players on the planet, Cousins plays as a quarterback for the Atalanta Falcons and owes his reported $160million net worth to his large NFL contracts, including his deal with the Atlanta Falcons, which included a significant amount of guaranteed money. | Getty Images